Today's Skywatch Intro was written by Klaus @ Virtua Gallery
A while ago I ran into this Website, where a guy showed nothing but sunsets. Hundreds, thousands! To be precise every sunset seen from his house since 1975. The Great Grandpa of skywatchers, huh? But it did get me thinking (have to admit it did hurt somewhat), but I did it anyway.
How much time do we actually tuck away for things like that? Almost anywhere in the world our sun sets pretty regular and as far as I know on pretty much a daily basis, whether you live in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe or the Americas. When did you go out last with the intent to catch yourself a sunset - or a sunrise?
I know my last is quite a while ago (and I'm not talking vacation shots!) And the funny thing is - I have to walk about 800 feet to get to the place where I shot this one. Just sitting down, watching the sun doing her thing and (dis)appear not only is a beautiful thing - it also is that kind of moment, that clears your head, relaxes you and allows you to think - a Zen Moment.
So go out and get yourself some of those. It's worth it!
A while ago I ran into this Website, where a guy showed nothing but sunsets. Hundreds, thousands! To be precise every sunset seen from his house since 1975. The Great Grandpa of skywatchers, huh? But it did get me thinking (have to admit it did hurt somewhat), but I did it anyway.
How much time do we actually tuck away for things like that? Almost anywhere in the world our sun sets pretty regular and as far as I know on pretty much a daily basis, whether you live in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe or the Americas. When did you go out last with the intent to catch yourself a sunset - or a sunrise?
I know my last is quite a while ago (and I'm not talking vacation shots!) And the funny thing is - I have to walk about 800 feet to get to the place where I shot this one. Just sitting down, watching the sun doing her thing and (dis)appear not only is a beautiful thing - it also is that kind of moment, that clears your head, relaxes you and allows you to think - a Zen Moment.
So go out and get yourself some of those. It's worth it!
175 Comments:
Beautiful, Klaus! Very Zen!
That's a truly beautiful picture. The colors are so intense, and still look natural.
This is the most amazing sight I have ever seen. What a beautiful photo you have here!
nice shoot color is butiful. have nice weekend
Where is Mr. Linky, Klaus?
Great colours.
Wonderful Zen moment. Thanks!
Beautiful shot. What a blue color!
Nice colours!! Just sitting and watching the sky, lookes relaxing
Dirkjogt, Belgium
Wow very impressive!!!
beautiful colors!!
have a nice weekend!!
omg....so beautiful
My SWF : The gateway to Heaven Thanks
Gorgeous shot, Klaus!!
Have a great weekend...
Cheers,
Scotty
this is overwhelmingly beautiful.
That is a beautiful moment. Sky Watch has caused me to notice the Sky so much more often. We have had a week of great Skies.
Beautiful shot - love the colors! mine is here: http://dlynz.blogspot.com/
Beautiful image Klaus...Where are the links?
Very beautiful! I love the blue colors in the picture :)!
Blue is my favorite color and this is a gorgeous blue! So serene.
800 feet seems well worth it to me!
Perfect Zen moment! Truly beautiful.
Exceptional Beautiful.
Beautiful picture with outstanding colours. Nice
Not enough words to say how beautiful this image is...
Amazing shot!
You live in a very beautiful part of the world Klaus. I like the philosophy.
Incredible photo! I'm totally speechless!
Wow, you're lucky to live within easy walking distance of such a breathtaking view. That sunset view is serene, quiet looking, and amazing!
Absolutely magnificent.
Very strongue colors! LOve it!
it is a zen moment indeed...
Excellent posting .. both picture and words.. well done Klaus.
yes! so gorgeous and beautiful, great shot..
Thanks!
@ Dewdrop and hdf60 - What links?
Mr. Linky or to my site?
Cheers, Klaus
I love the combination color of the sky, so fabulous..
Well it was certainly worth the walk! Beautiful picture and excellent post.
Have the most brilliant weekend.
Wo, I can hardly believe how many colors and different shades there are in your one sky! You're right, Klaus, nothing better for the soul than a good sunrise or sunset.
WOW! That is simply beautiful! Mine is posted:)
Luv the color layers! Love the drama!
Klaus ~ I actually watch the sunset on a somewhat regular basis, everyday it brings a new and different display of beauty.
This morning I almost caught sunrise, yes almost just couldn't get my butt out of bed quick enough! :-)
BTW ~ great shot!
That is just absolutely gorgeous.
That's amazing! Wish I had big water that close to my place to catch shots like that. We have lots of power lines, which drive me crazy in sunsets, and also lots of trees. But I've got a nice playground not far from here that probably has an interesting view. Hmmmm.
what a sight - lucky capture!
Great selection of colours. It's what you call a real sunset.
Stunning photo.
Great story too - goes to show with Sky Watch eyes, you are more inclinded to see the beauty that is all around us.
Quite an impressive view. Brilliant capture, Klaus!
That's so exellent start for a sky watch! It really is so good composition with the change from red to blue. Thanks and happy sky watching!
Absolutely beautiful! Truly a Zen moment!
800 feet for this view? Wow! It would be hard to not be there every day. But like everything, it is probably easy to take for granted.
When orange and blue meet in nature, it's a wonderful sight. Great capture.
That really is a Zen moment and we need to ensure they don;t pass us by.
My SWF is an Olympic theme.
Um, this has got to be one of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen, beautifully done Klaus.
That is stunning panoramic view of sunset and the beach!
Nice to be here and the photo makes you want to be there. Lovely scene. Before I read the comment to this photo, I ran out to take a photo of my sunrise, it is 6AM.
Wow what an amazing sunset shot, beautiful to the extreme
What a glorious sunset landscape!
And I adore your comments! Ever since I have joined Skywatch, I find I am looking up + camera far more often! Very good for the soul!
If only we took more time for these zen moments, what a better place the world would be.
What a brilliant shot! Such lovely colours.
Fantastic shot! Wonderful sunset;)
And a beautiful sunset it was.
Mine is up here.
Definitely a Zen moment there - stunning!!!
Fantastic!
Thank you for that! A beautiful moment! :)
Your photo is wonderful,love the colours!
I watch the sunset almost every night from my lanai, but I rarely grab the camera because the roof tops really aren't all that photogenic.
That is a beautiful sunset. I used to interrupt my daughter from her homework when she was growing up, to make her go out and look at the sunset with me. She will sometimes call me and tell me about sunsets she sees wherever she may be.
Outstanding range of colors, Klaus!
The sunset Always gives me a pause for peace
Oh so BEAUTIFUL !!!
I love this colour!!
Every time I see a pretty sunset I run for my camera! I don't think I've caught one as beautiful as yours tho.
I'll keep trying!
Excellent photo, Klaus - that's a place to dream of. You're right... we all should do this more often =)
Hi!! I'm joining in for the first time, I found this meme through Sandy Carlson, Quilly, and Work of the Poet, among others! Looking forward to seeing other skies from all over the world!
Yes, sunsets are worth it. Your "Zen Moment" is gorgeous!
Thank you from SkyWatcher #140.
Sorry.....it appears I'm #141, not 140.
This is a beautiful photo. I love the colours.
A zen moment to view too and a plessure to read your accompanying words.
Stunningly beautiful sunset, just glorious. I've recently realised I can see some beautiful sunsets from my front verandah, over the roofs of the houses opposite. These days I take the time to go outside and look.
Quite beautiful. You are very true, we rarely take advantage of such fantastic scenes right there for the taking. Next week I'm going to rectify that :)
Beautiful sunset. It's a neat idea to take a picture of one place every day, makes you look at what's around you.
Great and fantastic!
Stunning sunset and a perfect Zen moment for sure.
What a truly beautiful idea. Great photo too. We need to take time out more often and really see things that we take for granted.
That is really beautiful sunset Klaus has captured.
Happy Skywatch Friday :)
Wonderful Zen moment! I posted a Zen sunset as well!
Klaus..I needed some Zen today..thank you. --Michelle--
Rambling Woods
oh my .. that is stunning .. i could get lost in that view!
Fabulous shot! And I do try to look at every sunset and every sunrise!
Very beautiful photo for SWF. It looked like a painting. Good teamwork on the new skywatch blog. Have a nice weekend.
"Louis la Vache" has a Summer Dawn up at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.
picture perfect!!!!
Hey Guys, Happy Skywatching! I have a bit of our Edouard experience to show and tell today.
And I am sorry, but I broke the rules. I accidently put in a wrong name and accidently entered.
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Beautiful Klaus! I like your other picture, too on your blog, but for some reason I can't add a comment. It is a gorgeous pictures with the blue and clouds and yellow flowers!
I love a beautiful sunset or sunrise!
That is an incredible shot! The colors are amazing!!!
God really has been having a GREAT play-date with the clouds lately, hasn't He? GORGEOUS!
Tom,
I'm in again this week. Hugs to you!
The sky is so pretty...
That is a beautiful shot and some real words of wisdom. Thanks.
As someone who makes a consistant effort to catch the sunset as often as possible, I appreciate the gist of this post. Absolutely gorgeous photo, of course. My post is up. Peace to all!
That's a great discovery Ann.
During the winter I have been watching the sunset. Before the middle of winter they were lovely, and are again now, though I am not watching them as frequently.
We were driving home on Wednesday and stopped at a town and my daughter and I watched the moon and saw a aeroplane "tail" with it. I am sure Skywatch influenced me to look at the sky. I had the camera and didn't think of it. I'm sure we are all getting better.
Good job.
Stunning colors! Fabulous!
Prairie Visions
The pictures are lovely!
Hi, this is my first time participating in Skywatch. So glad I made it today.
The orange in that sky looks delicious. Like Tang, or maybe a Dreamcicle.
Tink *~*~*
I've been having a few of those Zen moments myself here in lovely Montana, my sunsets are amazing this summer. My swf is a sunset we just had the other night.
Love the deep orange color and black against the water, stunning!!
Knitting Mania
That was so BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love watching sunsets and sunrises too. I never get tired of walking a few hundred meters to watch for the sun to set and travel a few kilometers to watch for the sunrise. I just Love it! Happy Friday!
just simply breathtaking! hope to experience that Zen Moment. :-)
Happy Friday!
arlene
http://midlifedancing.blogspot.com
http://sunshineleneforlife.com
Fantastic Job Klaus, but then again I am not surprised. Just a heads up, I couldn't comment on your site.. went to an error page..may just be my end as I am still having difficulties commenting most times. but this was a bit different..Catch you later and keep up the great work..
Sunsets are actually my specialty. I have tons of them. There is just something about a sunset that speaks to me.
One more reason to be zen !
Beautiful shot Klaus !
Great success.
I would love to be in that place. Great shot, congratulations!
What a spectacular picture!
Just Say These Words
I love the colors...it's so beautiful. I also have a sunset photo for this week. Happy Sky Watch!
Wow, what a guy! I like taking pictures of sunsets and sky, so I'm glad to have found this photo events here.
Breathtaking! beautiful photo!
My skywatch photo is here - Mumbai Daily Snapshot Skywatch Friday
FYI, the link at #85 doesn't work.
Just beautiful ! I realized too that often the best skies are just above our house !
phew I wake up early and there's nearly 250 already!
My 2005 Icelandic sky is up on sithenah
will try and visit a few new ones today
Oh so right and oh so beautiful. MB
Wonderful photo. justice served.
Cheers
peaceful and awesome
Happy sky watch weekend
A marvelous sunset and composition with really deep colours!
And a good comment - I also must admit it has been sometime since I last saw a sunset...
Another good way to be zen the Champagne from the Troyes region.
Nice pics of yours.
that's a gorgeous photo...so tranquil.
BeaUUUtiful!
Hi Klaus, what a beautiful photograph and introduction for today's Sky Watch. I can always use me some Zen. Have a great weekend, friend!
Amazing picture for todays sky watch. Mine is a giant cloud hovering above Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh.. :)
Happy Sky Watch everyone!
Sunsets make me so very aware of the passing of time--you can feel the sun slipping under the horizon.
Nice shot.
Nina at Nature Remains
Beautiful sunset, a true zen moment.
Now, THERE'S a good reason to take a walk!
Thanks for stopping by! I can't believe how much talent is in Skywatch Friday! Every site I open is truly amazing! You photos fit that description to a T. Absolutely beautiful!!!
If only I had such a beautiful sight only 800 feet away.
I do believe that's your most beautiful photo yet, Klaus! Words are wonderful, too.
Truly beautiful ... words and image
:-Daryl
Love the colours!
Happy Infinity Day!
Lea
Breath-taking view! I would sit there daily with my journal in hand (camera by my side) if I had such a view available to me nearby. Thanks for sharing. Methinks I've managed to put the correct link in this time after last week's blunder. I look forward to seeing as many sky views as time permits today.
Hugs and blessings,
Beautiful! I did a mindfulness class one time where we had to just sit or walk and be aware for six hours. We weren't allowed to even talk to anyone. When we ate lunch if we needed something we had to point. I thought it was going to be extremely hard but after a bit and just sitting on the swing or watching the creek was very relaxing. I haven't done it sense though. Having the time is a big thing. We just seem to always be in a hurry. At least for me.
A beautiful shot! I do try to catch the sunset most days, as it is clearly visible from my kitchen window. And yes, it can be a moment of extraordinary grace. In fact, I posted about it not too long ago on my other blog:
http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2008/06/everyday-magic.html
Happy SWF!
I would love to have a view like that! Great shot, thanks.
Have a great SFW!
Oh and mine's up.
wow that is so spectacular. I am reading King's Duma Key and your photograph reminds me of the book (would've been a better choice for the cover than what it has!)
I accidentally put myself in twice for my first ever effort at Skywatch. Please remove #283. Thanks.
This is a wonderful zen moment illustrated by a peaceful beautiful photo. I like participating every Friday because I always find myself drawn to the sky, maybe not paricularly during sunrise or sunset, it's just in general that I find myself skywatching. It's cool to see others do the same.
Magnificent sky photography!
Wonderful photo. So serene. I am going to add one to my blog...... Have a nice day.
Great subject for this post, and a lovely photo. Thanks!
Beautiful! I'm feeling relaxed already.
Klaus, it's beautiful!
We're late to the party but only because I was out enjoying an amazing Friday Skywatch. If you'll be watching birds this weekend, stop by and tell us where!
Great zen moment, Klaus.
Just a few days back I wrote a post titled, stolen horizons. And I got your beautiful sky as a return gift!I call this the innernet santa's gift package.
Mine is here. http://zetor-mogsblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/sky-watch_08.html
Happy weekend to one and all!
Such wonderful photos! Fantastic!!
Stunning, the view, the colours, everything.
Happy Sky Watch Friday.
What a amazing sight.
Cool. Thanks for the help figuring out the site.
Post some pictures my baby took. Smudges and all.
The colors in this are awesome! Love it!
I wonder which year this one is! Surely a pleasant view! Wow!
Beautiful sunset. Mine's a sunset this week, too.
New to this! All such beautiful pics!
That is a beuatiful sunset, Tom! Glad you made the walk and then shared this one with us.
Anyone who doesn't feel relaxed after viewing this photo, is WAY too uptight. Thank you for sharing! I missed getting on the list last week but I'm here this time.
Gongrats Tom! Your blog looks really good!
Wow! Can I just pull up my lawn chair and sit and watch and do nothing else for a while? Beautiful!
Mine's finally up...late but it's there.
http://ruralseguindailyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/08/skywatch-friday-late-again.html
Lovely image!!
Lovely image!!
I hope it isn't a problem, I changed the adress to my blog. Sorry!
I just love the idea of Skywatch Friday:-)
Your photo is simply sublime.
What a spectacular photo! The colours are just stunning!
I'm a little late updating my blog this time around BUT I have contributed to Sky Watch once again.
This time it's a photo of the spectacular 'Wilpena Pound' in the Flinders Ranges here in Australia!
A beautiful sky. I like those rich colors!
That's an awesome shot!
Amazing Zen Moment! Grea colors up in the sky!
Man, this pictures is spectacular! One of these days, I'd love to create a huge mural to cover one wall of my living room. I just can't decide exactly what...then there's permissions and all that...but these are so beautiful.
Man, this pictures is spectacular! One of these days, I'd love to create a huge mural to cover one wall of my living room. I just can't decide exactly what...then there's permissions and all that...but these are so beautiful.
amazing color love it!!
So beautiful and it only last few minutes...but not in a photo, Thanks for sharing
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